Robertsbridge
Early-attested site in the Parish of Salehurst
Historical Forms
- (de) Ponte Roberti 1176 Pens 1332 SR
- Abbatia Pontis Roberti 1201–12 RBE
- Fount Robert 1310–13 Cl
- Robartesbregge 1445 AsM
- Robardysbregge t.Hy5–6 Add
- Roberdisbrigge 1475 BM
- Rothersbridge in Salehurst 1607 MarL
- Rotherbridge 1610 Norden
Etymology
The place takes its name from Robert de St Martin, the founder of the Abbey here. When the Eastern Rother (v. supra 7) was renamed there was an attempt to alter the name of the bridge to Rothersbridge.